†Petriathyris (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Terebratulida - Cryptonellidae
Alternative spelling: Petria
Parent taxon: Cryptonellinae according to A. Williams et al. 2006
See also Sepkoski 2002
Sister taxa: Booralia, Cryptonella, Dielasmella, Gacina, Heterelasma, Texarina
Subtaxa: none
Ecology: stationary low-level epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Pamunkey River (H76-64-8) (Eocene of Virginia)
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